The new ECTACO Partner EPg500 is a bilingual English-Portuguese translating dictionary and so much more. Designed to let anyone understand and communicate instantly, the EPg500 features all the latest programming advances. Containing a massive 512,000 words in its comprehensive vocabulary database plus 14,000 of the most important phrases for immediate communication, the EPg500 employs sophisticated TTS (Text-To-Speech) voice synthesis to speak any of its entries aloud so you don"t have to. Perfect for anyone just beginning to explore the world of international communication, the EPg500 is loaded with the linguistic resources and extras that make all the difference when you need a reliable, portable companion to help make sense of the world in another language.512,000 words that can be instantly translated in either direction make the EPg500 the perfect choice for anyone who needs on-the-spot translations between English and Portuguese. And an additional 14,000 first-use phrases that can also be spoken aloud make it simple to understand and be understood in almost any commonly encountered situation. SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies help those preparing for tough standardized college-entry tests by building a winning vocabulary quickly and accurately. Add in popular American idioms, a full English grammar resource with irregular verbs, and enjoyable linguistic games to improve your skills while you play and you have one of the best all-around translators ever designed.